By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu Barau FC are at the edge of sealing Nigerian National League Super 8 playoff after defeating the former Nigerian Premier League Team, Jigawa Golden Stars by 2-…
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NANS Applauds Hamza Buhari on His Nomination as Sportsman of the Year at University College London (UCL)
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) — the apex student body representing the interests and aspirations of over 50 million Nigerian students both at home and in the diaspora — proudly…
Barau FC defeat Gombe United two goals to nil
By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu The only Kano representative at the Nigeria National League 2025 season, Barau FC has defeated former Nigerian Premier Football League team Gombe United by two goals to…
Abdulmajid Aminu Stars in Moneni Pirates’ Victory Over Sea Birds
By Usman Bature Moneni Pirates forward Abdulmajid Aminu was captured in action during his standout attacking display in a thrilling MTN Premier League encounter at the Mavuso Sports Centre. The Nigerian-born striker,…
YSFON Lauds Super Eagles Over Impressive Outing In Kigali
By Abdullahi Yusuf The President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Dr Nasiru Gawuna, has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their impressive performance against their Rwandan counterparts in…
YSFON Celebrates Diamond Jubilee: 60 Years of Shaping Nigeria’s Sporting Future
By Ahmad Muhammad The President of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Dr. Nasiru Gawuna has announced a programme of activities for its 60th anniversary. In a statement signed by Patrick Okpavuerhe,…
Sports Badminton Federation appoints Chisalam as COO
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has announced the appointment of Blessing Chisalam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chisalam is an accomplished…
Dan Buram FC eyes Galadima cup
Junior Dan Buram Football Club of Daura, Katsina state has secured the final ticket of the ongoing Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Galadima soccer competition after beating Mubayya FC 3-1. Speaking shortly after the…
Sports Derby FC wins FCT President Cup opener
The 2025 FCT President Cup commenced on Monday at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja, with Derby Football Club’s male team emerging victorious against Total Dazzler FC with a 4-1 win….
Kano students, 35 states, FCT Abuja set to storm Lagos for NSSF championships
36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja are to compete in the National School Swimming championship tagged: “FISH” scheduled to hold in Lagos. The competition which is being organized by…
I’m on mission to revive wrestling in Nigeria—- Atula
A former World Wrestling Champion Golden Warrior, Morris Atula, says he is running for post of President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) to revive the sport and return Nigeria to the wrestling…
National Institute of Sports: Sen. Lalong Bags Fellowship Award at 9th Convocation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The National Institute for Sports Lagos has honoured former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong with the Fellowship of the…
2025 Emblem Appeal Fund Launch: KNSG, 44 LGCs Donate N20m
…As Gov. Yusuf contributes N2m Kano’ State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has donated the sum of N10 million to fallen heroes of the state. The governor…
Plateau FA honours Senator Lalong For Contributions To Football Development As He Sponsors Local Boxing In Shendam
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau Football Association has honoured former Governor of Plateau State Senator Simon Bako Lalong for his contributions to the development of the game in Plateau State and…
Jigawa Golden Stars Commiserates with Governor Namadi Over Death of Mother, Son
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The management, Coaches and players of Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club extended their condolences messages to Governor Malam Umar Namadi over the death of his mother Hajiya Maryam…
“I’ll Live With This Trauma All My Life” — Tijjani Babangida Opens Up on Losing Family in Tragic Car Accident
Former Super Eagles winger Tijjani Babangida has shared his heartbreaking experience of losing his family in a car accident earlier this year. The tragic incident occurred on May 9, 2024, along the…
Kano Governor Distributes Sport Kits to 600 Football Clubs
…Present Appointment Letters to Pillars Board Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has destributed sports kits to 600 football clubs residing in the state 44 local government areas, promising to rehabilitate…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles played below standard, Eguavoen says
Super Eagles Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, who was not happy with his team’s 1-2 loss to Rwanda in the ongoing AFCON 2025 qualifier, said the team played below standard. The News Agency of…
Jigawa Golden Stars Resume Training After Six-Month Relegation
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse After a six-month period of relegation, the Jigawa Golden Stars football team has reconstituted and resumed training last Monday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the…
House Committee on Sports Sets Sights on Revamping Nigeria’s Sporting Sector
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports and representative of the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, on Thursday, 10th October 2024, outlined the Committee’s vision for repositioning the…
House Committee Chair on Sports Urges Super Eagles to Secure Maximum Points Against Libya
…As Hon. Kabiru Amadu Expresses Confidence in Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Double-Header Qualifiers The newly appointed Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has called on…
Gov Namadi appoints eloquent broadcaster Ibrahim Isyaku as PRO Jigawa Golden Star
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the appointment of eloquent broadcaster Ibrahim Isyaku as new public relations officer of Jigawa Golden Star football club….
Two Kano Pillars Youngsters Invited to Flying Eagles Camp Ahead of WAFU B U-20 Playoffs
Two teenage sensations from Kano Pillars FC, center forward Abdulmajid Aminu and attacking midfield maestro Ibrahim Sani Halliru, have been invited to the Nigeria U-20 national team camp in Abuja. They have…
SWAN Appreciates Yobe State Commissioner’s Support, Encouragement
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Barma Shetiman, for his unwavering…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles can beat any team, Eguavoen boasts
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, said his team can beat any team with the quality of players in the team. Eguavoen stated this after his team spanked the…